New Life

This morning's sermon was about the new life that Christ offers.  We studied our new life from the perspectives of

• Loss of a loved one
• Loss of a relationship
• Loss of vision

Our study passage is found in Joshua 1:1-8 -

¹ After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: ² “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. ³ I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. ⁴ Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates—all the Hittite country—to the Mediterranean Sea in the west. ⁵ No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. ⁶ Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.

 ⁷ “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. ⁸ Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

During the sermon, Pastor showed a video to the congregation.  Our evangelism team shares the gospel at the local bus station each week; last week, young Matthew Kunkel preached for the first time.  His father was present to record part of his message.  Click this link to watch it.

Click on this link to listen to Pastor's sermon:  New Life.

If you have any questions please call Jeff Cronos at 716-804-3081.

Mike Johnson's Funeral

We were saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Mike Johnson, on March 11.  He was a man dedicated to serving Christ and the people He died for.  We rejoice in the knowledge that Mike is happily rejoicing with His savior now, and the longing of his heart is fulfilled, but we will greatly miss him.

Mike's life is exemplified in this verse:
2 Timothy 4:7 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Follow this link to hear the funeral service:  Mike Johnson's Funeral.

Possessing Christ

Today's message was on possessing all of Christ:

Possessing His promise
Possessing the Son
Possessing His victory
Possessing His city

The scripture text is found in Deuteronomy 31:1-6:

¹And Moses went and spake these words unto all Israel.

 ²And he said unto them, I am an hundred and twenty years old this day; I can no more go out and come in: also the LORD hath said unto me, Thou shalt not go over this Jordan.

 ³The LORD thy God, he will go over before thee, and he will destroy these nations from before thee, and thou shalt possess them: and Joshua, he shall go over before thee, as the LORD hath said.

 ⁴And the LORD shall do unto them as he did to Sihon and to Og, kings of the Amorites, and unto the land of them, whom he destroyed.

 ⁵And the LORD shall give them up before your face, that ye may do unto them according unto all the commandments which I have commanded you.

 ⁶Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

During the message, we viewed a video.  Please click on this link to watch:  One Preacher Brings Gang Violence To A Standstill.

Click here to listen to the message:  Possessing Christ.

If you have any questions please call Jeff Cronos at 716-804-3081.

Jesus Is Know(able)

The sermon for March 4 is entitled Jesus Is Knowable.  The focus scripture is 2 Timothy 1:12:

For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

Click on this link to listen to the sermon:  Jesus Is Know(able).

If you have any questions please call Jeff Cronos at 716-804-3081.

How To Prevail With God

Our sermon on February 19 focused on Jacob's struggle with God in Genesis 32:24-32.  Our focus verse is Genesis 32:28:

And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.

Click on this link to hear the sermon:  How To Prevail With God.

Click on this link to see a related video:  Derek Johnson in 1992 Olympics.

If you have any questions please call Jeff Cronos at 716-804-3081.

Life, Life, Life

Our sermon today is from Romans 8:13:

For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

Note:  This service included a brief word from Cal Kern, who works with Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  He is the team president and general manager of the Niagara Power baseball team.

Click on this link to hear the message:  Life, Life, Life.  Cal's word is first, and Pastor's message begins at about 17:40.

If you have any questions please call Jeff Cronos at 716-804-3081.

Believing Is All You Need

Today's message is presented by our beloved sister, Rev. Alice DePetris-Feucht, longstanding member of our congregation, minister of the Word of God, and powerful intercessor.  She currently serves as a deaconess and Adult Sunday School teacher in our congregation.

Our key verse is Mark 11:24:

Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

 Listen to this encouraging sermon by following this link:  Believing Is All You Need.

If you have any questions please call Jeff Cronos at 716-804-3081.